The Microbe Man: A Life Of Pasteur For Young People

By Eleanor Doorly

Book Overview

The Microbe Man: A Life Of Pasteur For Young People is a biographical book written by Eleanor Doorly. The book narrates the life of Louis Pasteur, a renowned French microbiologist and chemist, who is known for his groundbreaking discoveries in the field of medicine. The book is written in a simple and easy-to-understand language, making it accessible for young readers.The book starts with a brief introduction of Pasteur's childhood and his early interest in science. It then goes on to describe his journey as a scientist, including his work on fermentation and pasteurization, which revolutionized the food and beverage industry. The book also covers Pasteur's groundbreaking research on the germ theory of disease, which led to the development of vaccines for diseases such as rabies and anthrax.In addition to Pasteur's scientific achievements, the book also highlights his personal life, including his marriage and family. It also touches upon the challenges and setbacks that Pasteur faced during his career, such as opposition from the scientific community and personal tragedies.Overall, The Microbe Man: A Life Of Pasteur For Young People is an engaging and informative book that introduces young readers to the life and work of one of the most influential scientists in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432586971
• ISBN13: 9781432586973
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"